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Check through the Blog posts below to find our latest extended book reviews, our #AuthorsOnLocation pieces, and our views on matters of general literary interest. Search by either Location or by the Keywords you would like to come up in the results…

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Writer in Residence opportunity at the James Merrill House, Stonington CT

Writer in Residence opportunity at the James Merrill House, Stonington CT

17th October 2019

Writer in residence opportunity at the James Merrill House, Stonington CT. Closes 8th January...

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Novel set in Venezuela (the survival instinct)

Novel set in Venezuela (the survival instinct)

16th October 2019

It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo – novel set in...

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Thoughtful novel set in early 20th Century Moscow

Thoughtful novel set in early 20th Century Moscow

15th October 2019

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, novel set in early 20th Century Moscow....

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Night Boat to Tangier – novel set in Algeciras and Cork (Waiting for Dilly)

Night Boat to Tangier – novel set in Algeciras and Cork (Waiting for Dilly)

14th October 2019

Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry, novel set in Algeciras and Cork. October...

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GIVEAWAY – Love flowers? Love Japan? Love a good bookmark?

GIVEAWAY – Love flowers? Love Japan? Love a good bookmark?

13th October 2019

We are giving away one copy of “The Flower Arranger” by J J Ellis,...

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A year in the life of a thriller writer Lee Child

A year in the life of a thriller writer Lee Child

13th October 2019

With Child by Andy Martin – a year in the life of thriller writer...

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A visit to the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2019

A visit to the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2019

12th October 2019

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the oldest literary festival in the world and is currently...

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Murder mystery set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Murder mystery set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

11th October 2019

The Infirmary by L J Ross, murder mystery set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The very successful...

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Poignant novel set in Tokyo (before the coffee gets cold)

Poignant novel set in Tokyo (before the coffee gets cold)

10th October 2019

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, poignant novel set in Tokyo. Translated...

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Win a short break in the Yorkshire dales with Strictly’s Karen Hardy!

Win a short break in the Yorkshire dales with Strictly’s Karen Hardy!

9th October 2019

This month, in conjunction with our partners, Silver Travel Advisor, we are offering you...

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